Howard L.
Howard L.
Chapter 1 – BILL’S STORY – Second Edition
Chapter 1 – BILL’S STORY – Second Edition
Chapter 1 – BILL’S STORY – Second Edition
Thursday 18th June 2020
Howard L. reads Chapter 1 - BILL’S STORY - Second Edition on The Big Book Podcast. Discover how AA co-founder Bill W. overcame alcoholism.
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Get the buttons here!Bill W.'s Journey: The Origins of Alcoholics Anonymous
Understanding myself, now I fared forth in high hope. For Three Or Four Months, the goose hung high. For The Frightful Day came when I drank once more, the curve of my declining moral and bodily health fell off like a ski jump.
Imagine hitting rock bottom and then finding a way to climb back up, not just for yourself but for millions of others. That's the essence of Bill W.'s story, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, as recounted in Chapter 1 of the Second Edition of the Big Book. Howard L., who has been sober since January 1988, brings this powerful narrative to life with his inspired reading.
Bill W.'s tale isn't just about his battle with alcoholism; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of community support. Bill's Story, largely unchanged since its first publication in 1939, has reached countless individuals through over 300,000 copies of the Big Book's First Edition. By the time the Second Edition was published in 1955, AA membership had soared from a modest 100 to an impressive 725,000.
Despite these changes in numbers, the core message of Bill's journey remains timeless, resonating through subsequent editions and continuing to inspire people today. Howard L.'s narration delves into Bill's candid recounting of his addiction, offering listeners a window into the early struggles and triumphs that shaped AA's founding principles. The episode highlights how alcoholism can affect anyone, regardless of their social standing or success.
It underscores AA's emphasis on personal accountability, self-reflection, and the role of spirituality—welcoming people from all faiths and backgrounds. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own journeys as they hear about Bill's path to sobriety. The episode serves as a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that a supportive community can make all the difference.
Whether you're on your own path to sobriety, supporting someone else, or simply curious about AA's origins, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.